Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing

24/07/2025

19/07/2025

☀️ That's it - school's out, and the Summer Holidays are officially here! To celebrate, we have something special to offer.

We're kicking off Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing (21st July-31st August) by offering you the chance to experience a bit more of what Shrewsbury has to offer - free!

We've worked with your local entertainment venues to make a limited number of tickets available to claim free of charge over the summer. Why not check out:

🎟️ A film at the Old Market Hall - Lollipop for grown ups, How To Train Your Dragon for families 🐲
🎟️ An outdoor performance at Shrewsbury Castle And Museum – choose from Elizabethan-themed comedy, Jane Austen or family-friendly classic! 🐸
🎟️ Live music more your style? Try one of our special evenings of music - music for mental health in a church with Sy.gigs or hip hop and flow at Hive Shrewsbury 🎤
🎟️ We've even got tickets for a special Shrewsbury drag show with Tea and Biscuits 💅

We have 28 tickets available in total, and all will be released to request THIS Sunday at 10am - set a reminder and visit the link below ON SUNDAY to request yours first thing. You'll be able to choose the event you'd like tickets for and how many you’d like to request.

We’ll CLOSE the form again once all 28 tickets are gone.

🔈 Tag the person you're taking with you!

https://shrewsbury.typeform.com/shrewstickets

17/07/2025

SOW Nature Journal Club
Every Monday afternoon, 1.30-3.30pm starting from 21st July to the 18th August, meet in the Quarry by Porthill Bridge for a gentle walk and nature journal workshop.
Please wear comfortable outdoor clothing and bring a sketchbook and pen/pencil.
Suitable for all ages, this is a very relaxing and enjoyable way to connect with nature, relax and explore your creativity.
Sara Bellis is a natural historian and artist with over 30 years experience working with communities for wellbeing.
We’ll stroll through the Quarry and Di**le, looking out for wildlife. Sara will share fantastic facts and show you how to gain confidence drawing your discoveries.
Nature journal starter packs are available to purchase on the day.
Each workshop is Pay What You Can, with a suggested donation of £5-£10.
Please email Sara [email protected] to book your places.
Find out more about our community: www.getoutgetarty.co.uk
Join our Facebook group:
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17/07/2025

Join Erin - Hello You Create on Monday 21st July at Hopefully Made for 2 kids art clubs -
9.30am - 11am
1pm - 2.30pm
Make Friends - Build Confidence - Creative Freedom - Have fun

Let your child’s imagination flourish in a fun and engaging session designed to spark creativity.

17/07/2025

🌞 Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing – Full Programme 🌞

We’re so excited to share our beautifully packed summer of creativity, connection and calm, happening all over Shrewsbury from 21st July – 31st August

From sound baths to storytelling, art pop-ups to yoga, improv to linocut workshops — there’s something for everyone. Families, creatives, wanderers and wellness seekers, this is your invitation.

Booking links & info: https://originalshrewsbury.co.uk/category/shrewsburys-summer-of-wellbeing

Here’s just a taste of what’s coming up:

🧘‍♀️ Yoga & Mindfulness

Family Yoga with Tessa (SOLD OUT, reserve list available)

Restful Yoga for Parents and Carers at The Cut

Yoga & Sound Bath at the Castle

Slow Sunday with Studio Barre.

🎨 Creative Workshops

Linocut Printing (Flora, Animals, Buildings, Destinations)

Nature Journaling Walks (pay what you can)

Arts & Crafts Drop-ins at Hopefully Coffee

Creative Wellbeing Workshops with Creative Solace

👧 Family Fun

Hello You Create Kids Workshops

Compost Kids Summer Club (Weds/Thurs all summer!)

Songs & Stories at The Hive

Wildlings at The Cut (Every Wednesday)

Storytelling with Jake (FREE)

Nature Walks with Get Out Get Arty

Family-friendly Taiko Drumming & Improv Jams

🎶 Live Music & Sound Baths

Sound Bath at Oath with Lizzie Daley

Meditation & Sound Journey at Hopefully Coffee

SY1 Gigs at the Unitarian Church

🍷 Social & Culture

Drink & Draw at Glou Glou

Wine Tasting (Ferragosto)

Meet the Makers Night

Witchy Market with Earthed Wisdom

🍓 Community Moments

Community Picnic at Shrewsbury Castle

Drop-ins at The Hive

Don’t miss:
Switch off and sketch cafes, wellbeing menus, special gelato flavours.
Nature Journal Club: multiple dates in the Quarry
Compost Kids: every Weds/Thurs at Swan Hill Studio
Storytelling, Yoga & Art popping up all across town

Full event listings and booking links at Original Shrewsbury website and we will also be sharing on social media over the summer.
Trails and passport to wellbeing with be available from the Museum or OMH from Monday 21st.

Let’s make this a summer to remember 🌼

Shrewsbury's Summer of Wellbeing Events taking place as part of Shrewsbury's Summer of Wellbeing, a feel-good festival running from July 21st to August…

15/07/2025

So excited to have the lovely Josephine B Design and The Artisan Lab running so many wonderful workshops over the summer of wellbeing.

09/07/2025

To stay up to date with the Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing head on over to our Instagram page (Scan QR code below)
Alternately visit Original Shrewsburys website for up to date information.
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07/07/2025

Welcome to the Shrewsbury Summer of Wellbeing

I thought it was time I introduced myself and shared the inspiration behind this beautiful initiative.

Hi, I’m Annie — barefoot in the grass, coffee in hand, wife and mama to two wild and wonderful little souls. I’m a psychotherapist and community wellbeing advocate, and I’m utterly passionate about this magical place I get to call home — Shrewsbury.

Over the past 20 years, I’ve worked in mental health, counselling, and community outreach. I’ve organised grassroots events, supported local charities, and walked alongside people through life’s highs and lows - and have had a few of my own. And one thing has always stood out: connection, safety, and community are the true foundations of wellbeing.

So, what is the Summer of Wellbeing?

An open-hearted programme of workshops, trails, mindful pop-ups, and sensory moments, all sprinkled across Shrewsbury. It’s made for everyone — families, creatives, quiet wanderers, and joyful souls seeking a little more space to breathe.

From barefoot walks to sound baths, art pop-ups to storytelling, mindful cafés to stand-up comedy, book swaps to live music…

This summer is about experiencing Shrewsbury in a joyful new way — slowing down, switching off, trying something new, making meaningful connections, and feeling part of something beautifully local.

Because wellbeing belongs to all of us.

And it doesn’t have to look like bubble baths and yoga poses (though we’ve got those too).

It might look like…

Sketching quietly with a coffee

A kind conversation with a stranger

Watching a story come alive

A barefoot walk under the trees

However it looks for you — you’re welcome here.

Come join us this summer

Whether you’re collecting stamps on the Passport to Wellbeing, wandering the Mindful Meander, or joining a creative workshop — this season is here for you.

A special thank you to the wonderful Original Shrewsbury for supporting this project and trusting my vision.